Call for proposals · PyCon Tanzania 2026

Share what you know at PyCon Tanzania

Talks, tutorials and workshops from the people who use Python every day. First time speaker or seasoned pro, we want to hear from you.

30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 Dar es Salaam

Submit a proposal What you can submit

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Tuesday 20 October 2026, 23:00 East Africa Time

Key dates

How it works

Write your proposal, save it as a draft and submit it before the deadline. The programme committee reviews every proposal and you follow its progress in your dashboard.

Call for proposals opens

Saturday 1 August 2026, 09:00
Call for proposals closes

Tuesday 20 October 2026, 23:00
Review deadline

Saturday 31 October 2026, 23:00
Speakers notified by

Thursday 5 November 2026
Conference starts

Monday 30 November 2026

Create an account
and add a short speaker bio and photo.
Write your proposal
Drafts are saved; submit when you are ready.
We review
Every proposal is scored by the committee.
Confirm and present
Accepted speakers confirm and get a free ticket.

Formats

What you can submit

Talk

30 min

A 30 minute talk, including questions.

Long talk

45 min

A deeper dive, including questions.

Workshop

120 min

Hands-on tutorial. Attendees bring a laptop.

Lightning talk

5 min

Five minutes, no questions.

Panel

45 min

A moderated discussion with three to five panellists.

Tracks

Web & Backend
Django, FastAPI, APIs and everything server side.
Data, AI & ML
Data science, machine learning, LLMs and analytics.
Python Core & Tooling
The language, packaging, testing and performance.
Community & Education
Teaching Python, growing communities, careers.
Industry & Fintech
Python in production: mobile money, health, agriculture.

Audience levels

Beginner
No prior knowledge of the topic needed.
Intermediate
Comfortable with Python and the basics of the topic.
Advanced
Deep experience with the topic.

Guidelines

What we look for

The programme committee reads every proposal. These are the things that help one stand out.

Something only you can tell. Your project, your mistakes, your context.
A clear takeaway. What will someone do differently after your talk?
The right level. Pick the audience level honestly; beginner talks are some of our most popular.
Local relevance. Python solving problems in Tanzania and across Africa.

Not sure about an idea? Write to team@python.tz and we will help you shape it.

Questions

Speaking at PyCon Tanzania

Can I submit more than one proposal?

Yes, up to three. We usually accept at most one talk per speaker.

I have never spoken at a conference. Should I apply?

Please do. First-time speakers are very welcome and we can pair you with a mentor.

Do speakers get a free ticket?

Yes. Every confirmed speaker gets a complimentary ticket.

All questions

Not ready to speak this year?

Join the crew that makes the conference happen, or grab a ticket and come along.

Volunteer Tickets